This fish has now been listed as threatened/endangered in the wild. Please ensure, if you are considering buying this fish, that the specimen has been captive bred and not wild caught. This species is well-known as a profuse spawner in captivity, with the male mouthbrooding the eggs. If the female is overly amorous the male will starve because he will not eat when mouthbrooding; if such a situation arises, separate the male until he is revitalised, and ready to handle another mouthbrooding.